Yesterday, you and I hiked steep slopes above timberline together.
Yesterday, we scrambled to the mountain’s rocky summit, shouting;
Yesterday, both of us could see for miles into the future’s glorious vista.
Today, we sit on this boulder, gulping for oxygen and squinting at horizon.
Today, trail is precarious scree and semi-obscured by fog of fears, tears
Today, we rub our aching muscles and commiserate with breaking hearts
But tomorrow…tomorrow will dawn brilliant where sorrow will be no more!
Linking this poem (revised from an earlier version) with d’Verse Poets today. I’m hosting “poetics” with a mountain theme and the online pub opens at 3 EST. Come join us!
a poem in my pocket 
Mar 30, 2016 @ 01:50:04
I love the progression from yesterday to tomorrow and how it illustrates the relationship between siblings.
Mar 29, 2016 @ 20:41:03
I sense that you and your brother shared more than just a hike up a mountain, Lynn. Mountains have such power. I think we are affected by that when in their presence. Thanks for hosting, Lynn…I love the topic of mountains.
Mar 29, 2016 @ 20:53:15
He’s a rock for me…and I’m a shelter for him. Glad you like the topic, Gayle!
Mar 29, 2016 @ 19:22:18
I am not strong enough to hike much in the mountains, so I 4-wheel it to great vistas, then walk a slow mile taking photos, & bathing in memories. My brother & I still do this together. Your poem is touching & rife with senior reality & truth. A fine illustration of your mountain theme.
Mar 29, 2016 @ 19:45:41
Yes! Our family took 4-wheelers to Black Hills… a great time.
Mar 29, 2016 @ 19:17:32
A meaningful poem for the time you shared with your brother–and I read it on a deeper layer as well. Mountains lend themselves to that, don’t they? Thank you for your great prompt and faithful participation in dVerse.
Mar 29, 2016 @ 19:46:54
I’m glad you “got it”, Victoria…LOVE your comment, thanks 🙂
Mar 29, 2016 @ 19:16:43
This is my favorite: “Today, trail is precarious scree and semi-obscured”
Mar 29, 2016 @ 19:47:41
Life can be like that…thanks for reading 🙂
Mar 29, 2016 @ 17:42:59
Such a heartfelt tribute ❤
Beautifully penned 🙂
Lots of love,
Sanaa
Mar 29, 2016 @ 17:49:10
Yes…Thank you, Sanaa!
Mar 29, 2016 @ 17:25:46
There really is nothing like a mountain hike with a person close in one’s life! And the sore muscles are definitely worth it, aren’t they?
Mar 29, 2016 @ 17:32:29
Absolutely 😉
Mar 29, 2016 @ 16:13:17
Lovely and full of hope for the future, Lynn.
Mar 29, 2016 @ 16:27:56
Thank you, Misky. Yes, through the changes of life, hope holds us.
Mar 29, 2016 @ 14:33:12
Yes, there is always the hope that tomorrow will be a better day…I enjoyed your piece for your brother.
Mar 29, 2016 @ 14:47:58
He’s my only sibling and very dear to me.
Mar 29, 2016 @ 11:30:29
How time can make a difference on our climbing and viewing the mountain ~ The youth is full of energy, while the matured ones is one of slow appreciation with aching muscles ~ Like also the ending, filled with hope !
Thanks for hosting Lynn (you are already linked) ~
Mar 29, 2016 @ 12:05:19
Thank YOU, Grace, for doing the scheduling and technical stuff behind the scenes 😀